Figure out what I want to hang on the wall (leave the chalkboard? purchase something amazing? make something?)

Paint and put in drawer pulls.

And that is just what I can remember needs to be done. I am probably forgetting something.

Already the room is feeling so different. Especially when the sun is shining and all the colors just bounce around.

I promise to show it all soon.

In other news we splurged and got a new washing machine. It is the first brand new one we have had in 15 years of marraige. It is so fancy it sings a song when it is done washing. Sometimes we just all stare at it, as if it is an alien space ship. It took us a month to decide what kind to buy (new, used, front loader, top loader etc.) Have I mentioned that Sweet Man's word for this year is Intentional? Yup.

(BTW the bowls have nothing to do with the washing machine, I just love this picture of them.)

Okay, one more random bit. Can I tell you how much I dislike Mark (or is it Marc?) on Parenthood? And how I like Sarah less and less the more wishy-washy she is? On the flip side I love the way Julia and Joel communicate-the good and the bad. They are my favs for sure.

I tried to warn you that I would be all over the map today. Thanks for hanging in there.

I loved your kitchen before and will love the made over version too! I already love your chairs and your tablecloth, and the curtains too!! Maybe an even bigger chalkboard painted on the wall and framed out in moulding...a fun color frame ???